Answer :

Lemony
8(3x+5) + 14
24x + 40 + 14
24x + 54

Answer: In simplest form it is 24x + 54

First you have to distribute the 8 in the parenthesis and then simplify the answer further.
Geekhawk
You start with Parentheses using the formula PEMDAS
P=Parentheses first
E=Exponents
M=Multiplying
D=Division
A=Adding
S-Subtracting
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[tex]8(3x+5)+14[/tex]

[tex]24x+40+14[/tex]

Now you combine like terms

[tex]40+14=54[/tex]

[tex]24x+54[/tex] is your answer


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